Welcome to the area of England that stretches from Alnwick
to Berwick upon Tweed. Part of Northumberland — the northernmost county. Steeped in history, this quiet and peaceful region offers great scenery, magnificent castles, beautiful beaches and a warm welcome to visitors. If you would like to visit, check out the ads on our pages to help you with your vacation plans — including hotels and cottages and other holiday accommodation and packages.

Take a trip to the Farne Islands

Spring is the best time to visit. Boat trips leave from Seahouses harbour.

The Farne Islands lie about two miles off the north-east coast and are one of the most famous sea bird sanctuaries in the British Isles.

An incredible 182 different species of bird were recorded there in 1999.

Guillemots, eider ducks and puffins (55,674 pairs in 2007) are just three that you may see. There is a large colony of grey seals too.

Netflix filming at Berwick

Shooting a film about Robert the Bruce for Netflicks at Berwick upon Tweed, 9 October 2017. To license images or exclusive video footage for publication, contact us here.

Sounds of the countryside

Some of the sounds you can enjoy in spring in north Northumberland. Featuring three exclusive stereo audio recordings.

Each lasts 60-90 seconds. They were recorded on 6 May between the hours of 6am and 8am. The photographs were taken at each location at the same time.

First is the sound of a burn, second a point on a public footpath between there and Juniper Hill (listen out for the owl at the beginning). Finally a small oak wood on the Hill itself. If you would like to do this walk, see footpath number one.

WrenWatch (VIDEO)

The high ground to the north of Bamburgh gives a great view of Bamburgh castle, the village and Farne Islands. While down on the beach or from the road you get a sense of the sheer size of the building.

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